Chatham borough, NJ Cost of Living


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Chatham borough cost of living score
136.6
More expensive
36.6% higher
than the US average
14.0% higher
than the New Jersey average
Chatham borough, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.6% higher than the U.S. average and 14.0% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Chatham borough, NJ

Housing costs in Chatham borough?
A typical home costs $932,600, which is 175.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 115.8% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chatham borough costs $2,320 per month, which is 62.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.3% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Chatham borough?
To live comfortably in Chatham borough, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $178,560 for a family, and $77,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chatham borough?
The cost of living in Chatham Borough, NJ is relatively high compared to the rest of the country. Housing costs are particularly steep, as a median-priced home can easily exceed $600,000. Similarly, grocery prices are higher than the national average. Other essential goods and services like transportation, entertainment, and dining out are all somewhat more expensive than what one might find in other parts of the country. However, this higher cost of living is offset by the excellent quality of life and numerous amenities available in Chatham Borough. This makes it an attractive place to live for those who can afford it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChatham boroughNew JerseyUnited States
  136.6119.8100.0
  113.2105.8100
  99.496.9100.0
  290.7136.4100.0
  $932,600$432,100$338,100
  103.6%109.2%100.0%
  150.7127.7100.0
  143.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Lovely town, fabulous schools...filled with snooty people concerned most with getting their kids dropped off to school and making their "hot yoga" class. The weather  More

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Over 17 years ago

I can't say enough about the schools in Chatham NJ. They are absolutely amazing, my child is going into 5th grade and has been in this school system since kindergarten.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great schools, stable community, excellent access to arts & culture, nice small-town feel. But very expensive and the traffic is getting really  More

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